Types of Monoclonal Antibodies

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What is the primary classification of monoclonal antibodies based on their function?

  • Structure
  • Mechanism
  • Target
  • Function (correct)

What characterizes conjugated monoclonal antibodies?

  • They are tagged or labeled with a molecule (correct)
  • They are not used for therapy
  • They have no specific target
  • They are not used for diagnosis

What is the main difference between naked and conjugated monoclonal antibodies?

  • Their target on the cell surface
  • The presence or absence of a label or tag (correct)
  • Their functional groups
  • Their mechanism of action

Which type of monoclonal antibody does not have an attached molecule?

<p>Naked monoclonal antibody (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the molecule attached to conjugated monoclonal antibodies?

<p>To provide additional therapeutic effects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of screening cells after fusion?

<p>To identify cells that produce the desired monoclonal antibodies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fate of cells producing the desired monoclonal antibodies after screening?

<p>They are transferred and grown in tissue culture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of antibodies are produced by the cells after fusion?

<p>Monoclonal antibodies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of growing cells in tissue culture?

<p>To increase the number of cells producing the desired antibodies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the fusion process?

<p>Production of monoclonal antibodies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary applications of the subject discussed?

<p>Identifying certain types of cancer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an alternative purpose of the subject besides cancer identification?

<p>Delivering drug therapies to target cancer cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential immune-related consequence of the subject's application?

<p>Initiation of immune responses against cancer cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is not a function of the subject discussed?

<p>Conducting cancer surgery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be said about the subject's application in cancer treatment?

<p>It can initiate immune responses and deliver targeted therapies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of combining two monoclonal antibodies in a single drug?

<p>To enable the immune system to attack cancer cells immediately (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of CD19 in the monoclonal antibody blinatumomab?

<p>It is a protein found in cancer cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of monoclonal antibodies produced using tissue culture techniques?

<p>They are produced in vitro (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of combining two monoclonal antibodies in a single drug like blinatumomab?

<p>The immune system can attack cancer cells immediately (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the target of the monoclonal antibody blinatumomab in cancer cells?

<p>CD19 protein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the CD3 protein in the monoclonal antibody blinatumomab?

<p>To target T cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the key areas where monoclonal antibodies are commonly applied?

<p>Research, medical diagnosis, and treatment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of monoclonal antibodies in medical diagnosis?

<p>They help identify specific diseases or conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason monoclonal antibodies are used in research?

<p>To understand the underlying mechanisms of diseases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of using monoclonal antibodies in treatment?

<p>They can be engineered to target specific cells or tissues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of monoclonal antibodies?

<p>They are specific to a particular antigen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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